I have a BrewKing's Selection Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot in progress.
I added the betonite in 2 litres of water, stired, added the 15 litres of
juice, rinced the container with water and added it to the mix, and toped it
up to 23 litres. Added the oak. SG: 1.085. After 6 days, the SG was at
1.000, so I racked it in a 6 gallon carboy for 10 days. Then the SG was at
0.992, so I stabilized it.
Now, I have just racked it after 8 days of stabilisation as the instructions
says.

Is it normal that it's color and taste is rather weak at this time? It
doesn't LOOK like a quality wine, and almost taste like water and alcohol.
Did I miss something? Or everything is normal and color, texture and taste
will come with ageing Any comments would be appreciated.

Of all the wine kits that I have made (~20) that was my favourite red.
The first batch was soooo good. Lots of full flavour and a nice oak
taste. In a taste test against 2 $15 bottles and another home brew, it
won easily. I made it a second time and it was still good, but not
like the first time. I don't know what changed, but that first
Selection Cabernet/Merlot kit may have been the best wine I ever
tasted.